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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 0–3

For a toddler, trying something for the first time can feel like a mountain to climb when you are only two feet tall. These stories help your little one navigate the mix of curiosity and hesitation that comes with a new playgroup or first swim lesson. Whether you are turning pages together on your lap or packing a board book for the stroller, these books offer the gentle reassurance your child needs to take that first brave step.

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Usborne Simple Readers

For the child preparing for their first organized game or learning how to be a gracious teammate on the field.

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For the child who is nervous or excited about starting their first dance class, this gentle story follows a group of you

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Kids Activities

For the child feeling nervous about their first sports class, this story highlights the focus, friendship, and fun found

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Sunny Bumps the Drum

Susan Blackaby

Sunny the bear just found a drum and she is ready to play! Follow along as she practices her way toward becoming a stead

Ages 3–6

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The Usborne Children's Songbook

For the child starting their first piano lessons or the family looking to fill their home with the joy of singing and cl

Cover of D.W. Flips!

Arthur's little sister D.W. heads to gymnastics class, where she works on her rolls and tumbles in this funny, minimal-t

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Bea in the Nutcracker

Tiny dancers in a toddler ballet class get ready for their very first big performance of The Nutcracker.

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Scholastic Placebook

Ready, Set, Go!

Susan Canizares, Pamela Chanko

Action-packed photographs and simple text capture the energy of different sports, from the soccer field and baseball dia

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Lisl H. Detlefsen

For the child feeling nervous about their first dip in the pool, this gentle guide turns scary splashes into confident j

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Mother Bruce #7

Ryan T. Higgins

For the child who needs a reminder that supporting a friend's dream is a wonderful thing, even if that dream involves we

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Make the Team, Baby Duck!

For the child who feels nervous about joining a new group or trying a physical skill. This gentle story follows a little

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Dib, Dab and Dob

Growing Things With Dib, Dab and Dob

For the curious preschooler eager to get their hands dirty. This interactive guide uses simple projects to turn your bac

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When Your Spell Goes Wrong

Cassandra Madison

For the child who gets discouraged when things don't work the first time, Maya's magical mishaps prove that mistakes are

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For the child preparing to try something new or attend their first big event. This gentle story helps young ones underst

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Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!

Lights! Camera! Wubbzy!

For the child who feels nervous about performing or trying something new. Wubbzy faces stage fright and learns that with

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You Can Swim, Baby Duck!

For the child who feels hesitant about trying something new or getting into the water, this story offers a comforting ha

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Priscilla Superstar!

Nathaniel Hobbie

For the little one who loves to perform but feels butterflies in their tummy, this story offers encouragement to step in

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Tommy Can't Stop!

Tommy is a whirlwind of clomping and leaping who never sits still, until he discovers that tap dancing is the perfect pl

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For the child who gets discouraged when they aren't the fastest or feels nervous about participating in group events and

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Arlene Blanchard's Easy-to-Read #2

Arlene Blanchard

It is Ben's very first day on the job at the quarry, and he is learning exactly how to command and operate a massive, po

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Koala and the Flower

A curious koala heads to the library to solve a leafy mystery and discovers exactly what it takes to help a tiny flower

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Bunnies and Their Sports

For children discovering the fun of staying active, this playful look at athletic bunnies shows how exercise can be a jo

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The Lemonade Problem

Billy Aronson, Jennifer Oxley

For the child who gets frustrated when things don't go according to plan. Peg and Cat use creative problem-solving and m

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Harriet Ziefert

For the child who loves the excitement of the ballpark but is still learning how games work, this animal-led story makes

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